LSC-Kingwood to Offer RAD Course

Imagine walking alone through a shopping center parking lot and noticing a suspicious person lurking around the area. If that person attacks, are you prepared to defend yourself?

Lone Star College-Kingwood’s Women’s Center invites women age 16 and older to sign up for the Rape Aggression Defense Course (RAD) Jan. 21-23, 27, and 28 from 6-9 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center (PAC). RAD was designed to meet the needs of women to acquire self-defense education in a relatively short period of time with a life-long commitment required for physical skill mastery.

“This course will arm women with the necessary tools and skills needed to defend themselves against an unfortunate attack,” said Diane Blanco, women’s center director. “Participants do not have to be students and any woman in the community is welcome to attend.”

The Harris County Sheriff’s Department will teach the course at LSC-Kingwood. They will utilize special protective body suits during the final class to allow participants to fully demonstrate the self-defense techniques learned during the course. Participants should wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing, tennis shoes, and bring water and a snack.

The course is free, but a registration deposit of $25 is required in the form of check or cash to guarantee a place in the class. The fee is refundable when the student completes the course. The money can be paid in the Business Office located on the first floor of the Student-Conference Center. There is a minimum of 12 students necessary to hold a class and a maximum of 25.

RAD emphasizes realistic, self-defense tactics and techniques. It begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, while focusing on the basics of hands-on defense training. It is the largest network of programs of its kind with more than 11,000 instructors who have trained more than 900,000 women since 1989. The program has a lifetime return and practice policy that is honored worldwide.

RAD is the only self-defense program ever endorsed by the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA), the National Academy of Defense Education (NADE), the National Self-Defense Institute (NSDI) and Redman Training Gear.

The LSC-Kingwood Women’s Center was created to empower women, increase communication, and create a network of support for all. It is a place where women can find assistance to overcome life’s obstacles to achieve their personal, academic, and career goals. Monthly special programs of interest to women are offered free of charge. Email Diane.K.Blanco@Lonestar.edu to subscribe to the monthly newsletter. The Women’s Center is open to all women on campus and to women in the community.

Register now for credit classes online through myLoneStar. Classes are offered days, evenings, or weekends in traditional, Internet, video, TV and independent study formats. For more information on how to register online, visit www.lonestar.edu/registration.

Lone Star College System has been opening doors to a better community for 40 years. Founded in 1973, LSCS remains steadfast in its commitment to student success and credential completion. Today, with 78,000 students in credit classes, and a total enrollment of more than 90,000, Lone Star College System is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and the fastest-growing community college system in the nation. Dr. Richard Carpenter is the chancellor of LSCS, which consists of six colleges including LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, LSC-Montgomery, LSC-North Harris, LSC-Tomball and LSC-University Park, five centers, LSC-University Center at Montgomery, LSC-University Center at University Park, Lone Star Corporate College, and LSC-Online. To learn more visit LoneStar.edu.